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Fourth Degree
Fourth degree black belts are permitted to teach lower rank black belts. They assist the head instructor in regional seminars, demonstrations, and other public functions at which the school and the art are represented. Their technical expertise should be noticeably above that of junior black belts, particularly in terms of speed, power, timing, and perfection of technique.
Fifth Degree
Fifth degree black belts begin to teach the art beyond the realm of the school. They begin to develop national responsibilities within their organization.
Sixth Degree
Sixth degree is usually when black belts enter the master levels. They are considered subject matter experts, after this point their growth is within the leadership and management of the organization. They begin to formulate national concepts and principles within their organization.
Seventh Degree
As masters, seventh degree black belts are able to ascertain and develop changes in the national teaching curriculum to tailor it to persons, cultures, and agendas. They begin to teach and spread the art internationally.
Eighth Degree
As masters, eighth degree black belts are senior black belts that are admired as true masters of the art.
Ninth Degree
Ninth degree black belts are masters who have served a lifetime of dedication to the art. Their years of sacrifice and service to the art have made them an integral part of the art itself; they have internalized the art until they have actually become a part of it. They are a part of the senior leadership of the organization.
Tenth Degree
Tenth degree black belt is sometimes awarded to the founder of a martial art or the head of the organization. Within an organization, their is usually only one active tenth degree; there may be others who have retired. The rank is so respected by peers and students that even a casual statement by a tenth degree may affect the course of the art and the organization for years to come.
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